Attention: Garden of Good Shepherd Families

If you have a loved one who was buried in the Garden of Good Shepherd here in St. Matthew's Cemetery, as you likely now know, due to the recent collapse of the land in this section, and its continued instability, all burials in the Garden of Good Shepherd have been moved out of harm's way to a safe, stable section of the cemetery in St. James East. If you need assistance in locating the grave of your loved one in St. James East, click on the link below for a list of the specific burial locations (in alphabetical order) for all those moved from the Garden of Good Shepherd to St. James East:

A historic garden cemetery with religious traditions

Located in a peaceful suburban setting, St. Matthew’s is a non-denominational cemetery known for its beautifully maintained landscaped gardens. The cemetery’s park-like setting – nestled alongside the flowing waters of Cayuga Creek – has provided a unique sense of quiet and tranquility for more than six generations. While we have our roots as a church cemetery (and still offer sections named for popular saints and apostles), we are a non-denominational cemetery that welcomes people of all faiths. Today, you will find many traditional and cremation in-ground and above-ground burial options to suit your needs available throughout St. Matthew’s, including our garden sections, our Field of Valor® for veterans, our Chapel Walk Columbarium and our newly opened Faith Mausoleum and Resurrection Chapel.

Attention U.S. Military Veterans...

The Field of Valor® is an area that allows for distinguished burial for veterans and spouses.

St. Matthew’s is one of just three local cemeteries where veterans’ graves are marked with distinctive white marble memorials, which are provided by the Government at no charge. These white marble monuments, featured in row after row across St. Matthew’s grassy meadows, create our Field of Valor®, similar to the veterans’ memorials of Arlington National Cemetery near our nation’s capital.

Each Memorial Day and Veterans Day, the graves in the Field of Valor are decorated with U.S. Flags - a fitting tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

The Field of Valor® features a flagpole, as well as monuments paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of West Seneca residents in World War I and World War II. A World War I cannon is proudly displayed as the cornerstone of this illustrious section. The Field of Valor® accommodates both casketed and cremated burials.

Now available for above-ground burial:
Faith Mausoleum and Resurrection Chapel